Will Adolescence Star Owen Cooper Win An Emmy Over Robert De Niro? Here Are the Race Numbers So Far

Owen Cooper could be in the Emmy race for his role in Netflix’s Adolescence, competing alongside Robert De Niro, a multiple-time winner.

Written by Tejas Mundhada , Entertainment Journalist

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 | 08:17 AM GMT | 5.9K

Owen Cooper (Netflix/ Youtube)

Adolescence star Owen Cooper is in the running for an Emmy Award. At just 15 years old, he is competing for the accolade, with Robert De Niro also among the contenders, according to Mirror.

The news follows his standout portrayal of Jamie Miller, a teenager, in the Netflix crime drama series. Though the show premiered just last week, it has quickly propelled Owen Cooper into the spotlight, positioning him as a strong contender for a Best Actor in a Limited Series nomination.

For those unaware, the Emmy nominations will be announced on July 15, with Owen Cooper expected to make the list. Per the outlet, the young actor initially had a 1 in 10 chance of winning, but the odds have now improved to 9/1.

Meanwhile, Robert De Niro, known for his legendary performances in some of the most prestigious projects, is also expected to be among the nominees. Notably, he has already won four Emmy Awards in the past.

Interestingly, Adolescence marks Owen Cooper’s first major on-screen role. The miniseries is currently being hailed as one of the best narratives on the streaming platform.

Owen Cooper, who hails from Warrington, Cheshire, became emotional while filming the crime drama. In the Netflix series, his character is a teenager accused of murdering a classmate.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Adolescence is that all episodes were filmed in a single continuous shot without any edits, adding to its impact and earning praise from both audiences and critics.

Adolescence is now streaming on Netflix.